Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · Public · 7,451 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$51K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$17K
Graduation rate
51%
Acceptance rate
94%
Median debt
$14K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $27K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1063 |
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $44K |
| Undergraduate composition | 71% White · 8% Black · 4% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.pennwest.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $64K | $24K |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $59K | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | $58K | $26K |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | $51K | — |
| Systems Science and Theory. | $48K | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $45K | $26K |
| Mathematics. | $37K | $22K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $36K | $25K |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | $36K | $24K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $35K | $22K |
| Gerontology. | $34K | — |
| Social Work. | $33K | $26K |
Compare with similar colleges in — PA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $21K | 85% | $19K | $72K |
| Temple University | $24K | 73% | $20K | $71K |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $23K | 86% | $20K | $73K |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | $11K | 68% | $16K | $67K |
| Community College of Philadelphia | $5K | — | $8K | $45K |
| Community College of Allegheny County | $5K | — | $7K | $43K |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $7K | — | $10K | $46K |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $12K | 54% | $14K | $56K |
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